IT Development Engineer - 2 Posts, Carpenter House, Perth - PKC13344

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job; it’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: IT Development Engineer, 2 Posts (Fixed Term until 31 December 2027) - PKC13344 £33,261 - £36,508 Carpenter House, Perth.

We are seeking motivated and talented individuals to join our IT Service team as IT Development Engineers. Two vacancies are available:

• Infrastructure Support – Networking and Telephony
• Security & Access – Identity, Access, and Platforms

This is a unique chance to accelerate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Over a structured development period of up to two years, you will receive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience from seasoned IT professionals and trusted external partners. Our goal is to help you build expertise in key ICT areas and strengthen your technical foundation for long-term success in the IT field.

What These Positions Offer

• Professional Growth – Gain in-demand technical skills and practical experience.
• Personal Development – Work alongside experts who will guide and support your journey.
• Enhanced Career Prospects – Develop capabilities that open doors to a wide range of IT roles.

Applicants should indicate their preferred role:

• Infrastructure Support – Networking and Telephony
• Security & Access – Identity, Access, and Platforms

If you’re ready to take the next step in your IT career, we want to hear from you.

Skills & Experience Required and About the Posts

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified or Experienced: You must hold an HNC or equivalent in a relevant field, or you have practical IT experience with a strong willingness to continue learning and developing your skills.
• Security-Aware: You understand security principles and compliance requirements and are committed to applying them appropriately in your work.
• Clear Communicator: Able to explain ideas and issues clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Organised and Proactive: Capable of managing tasks, planning effectively, and working independently while seeking support when needed.
• Team-Focused and Professional: Work well with others, contribute positively to team goals, and engage with stakeholders respectfully and confidently.
• Curious and Adaptable: Open to learning new technologies and approaches, and keen to support innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.

A valid UK driving licence would be advantageous, as the role may involve travel across Perth and Kinross.

Post 1 – Infrastructure Support (Networking and Telephony)

As a Development Engineer in Infrastructure Support, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals to build your skills in networking and telephony while contributing to the delivery of essential IT services across the organisation.

• Learn to provide technical support for voice and data networks, including LAN/WAN, wireless, and telephony systems.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining secure, resilient, and scalable network services.
• Support key infrastructure projects such as WAN upgrades, wireless enhancements, and telephony strategy delivery.
• Help monitor and optimise network performance and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Contribute to managing network hardware and software lifecycles, including switches, routers, and load balancers.
• Participate in strategic initiatives such as SD-WAN and cloud connectivity, while supporting incident recovery and root cause analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical networking and telephony skills, gain exposure to enterprise-level infrastructure, and build a strong foundation for your future career in IT engineering.

Post 2 – Security & Access (Identity, Access, and Platforms)

As a Development Engineer in Security and Access, you’ll gain hands-on experience while learning from experienced professionals. Your role will focus on supporting critical IT services and building your skills in identity and access management.

• Learn to support identity and access platforms such as Microsoft 365, Security Service Edge, and domain services.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining access controls for cloud and on-premises systems.
• Contribute to identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access.
• Support infrastructure changes and incident recovery alongside experienced engineers.
• Help maintain accurate configuration and asset data for IT Asset Management and risk mitigation.
• Participate in governance activities, including monitoring access rights and contributing to security initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise in identity and access management, gain hands-on experience with enterprise-level security platforms, and build a strong foundation in access control, compliance, and governance within modern IT environments.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Here’s what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work-life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Derek Gray on 01738 476671 to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW”. External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above-mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.